Mar 25, 2014 | Exercises to Combat Asthma
Slight colds contribute to asthma symptoms. Every time you blow your nose, some carbon dioxide is lost. Blowing your nose too much will result in an excessive loss of carbon dioxide. This will lead to an increase in the production of mucus, and you will...
Mar 25, 2014 | Exercises to Combat Asthma
An asthma attack involves faster breathing and bigger breaths than normal. When you have an attack, your respiratory centre is excited and you experience a very strong feeling that you simply cannot get enough air, so you are stimulated into...
Mar 25, 2014 | Exercises to Combat Asthma
We use a different method, called ‘Steps’, to help children understand the process of improving their carbon dioxide levels, simply because children may have difficulty using Exercise One. More detailed information on helping children is...
Mar 25, 2014 | Exercises to Combat Asthma
The following is a very simplified version of one of the main exercises involved in breath correction. Certain steps have been omitted as it is essential they are practiced under the direct supervision of an instructor to take into account individual nuances...
Mar 25, 2014 | Exercises to Combat Asthma
The level of carbon dioxide in the body determines the length of time the breath can be held: a higher level of carbon dioxide corresponds to a longer breath hold. The table above was developed by Professor Buteyko after he had measured the...
Mar 25, 2014 | Exercises to Combat Asthma
The control pause is a measure of the level of carbon dioxide in the alveoli based on a comfortable breath hold. The control pause and pulse are used together to monitor asthma. Over time, paying attention to the breathing pattern,...